Social Worker - New Directions - Targeted

NSW Health; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Tamworth is looking for a passionate Social Worker to support Aboriginal families with children aged 0-8 years. This temporary part-time role (20 hours/week) involves delivering culturally responsive health services and developing community connections. Applicants must hold a relevant social work degree and support for new hires includes professional development opportunities and community engagement activities.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in social work needed for eligibility.
• Experience with Aboriginal families is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide health services to Aboriginal families with children aged 0-8.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate positive community connections.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor degree in social work

Job description

Empower families, foster community connections, and help close the gap in child health as part of Tamworth’s New Directions team

Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service | Kamilaroi / Gomeroi Country
Employment Type: TemporaryPart Time – Until June 2026
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ594888
Applications Close: Tuesday 26th August 2025

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

Applicants must be female - under Section 31 (2) (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

• Proximity to shopping and other services

• Salary packaging options

• Fitness Passport

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:

Are you a passionate Social Worker ready to make a difference in a collaborative, supportive, and patient-centred environment? We’re looking for a motivated professional to join our New Directions team. This role will see you provide flexible, holistic, and culturally responsive health services to Aboriginal families with children aged 0-8 years accessing health services. The New Directions team is a multidisciplinary team, made up of Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners, Social Workers and Dietitians. A key focus for the New Directions Program is to facilitate and foster positive connections between community and Health Services, and to partner with New Directions with Closing the Gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community members. The New Directions Team is able to offer flexibility in service delivery, making the program a unique and valuable service.

We’re committed to your ongoing development. As part of the Northern Social Work network, you’ll have access to:

• Onsite support from experienced Level 3 Social Workers
• A dedicated Professional Lead for guidance and mentorship
• Regular district-wide CPD days and local discipline-specific meetings
• A culture that encourages reflective practice, peer learning, and growth

Where you’ll be working:

Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!

We’re a positive, tight-knit team that values connection and collaboration. We celebrate birthdays, participate in community events, and support one another through regular supervision and informal catch-ups. There’s a genuine sense of camaraderie that extends beyond the day-to-day work. In addition, we offer a thorough orientation, individual supervision, cultural supervision, access to education and training opportunities and service manager support to ensure you feel connected and confident in learning, developing, and delivering service to children and families in this role. You will have opportunities to support the team in connecting with community on Country in local and national events.

About you:

We’re seeking someone who:

• Is passionate about working with children and families
• Thrives in a team setting but can also work independently
• Is confident managing competing priorities and has strong time management skills\
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with a diverse range of people - from families and children to medical professionals and external agencies
• Is warm, approachable, and values equity, dignity, and inclusion in every aspect of their work

Requirements:

• Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Marisa Barnes on [e-mail]

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.